Database Administrator
Location: Derby (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite)
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Contract: October 2026 - May 2027
Security Clearance: BPSS required to start. Active SC Clearance required due to data migration activities commencing in November 2026.
Rate: Competitive Market Rates
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DB2) to support a major enterprise technology transformation programme involving large-scale database migration, optimisation, and platform modernisation activities.
This is a hands-on role focused on DB2 administration, Oracle-to-DB2 migration, performance tuning, security, and operational support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of critical database environments during a significant upgrade and migration programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Oracle-to-DB2 migration activities, ensuring smooth transition and minimal business disruption.
- Install, configure, administer, and support DB2 database environments.
- Refactor and migrate Oracle PL/SQL stored procedures for DB2 compatibility.
- Develop and execute database migration strategies, plans, and validation activities.
- Perform performance monitoring, tuning, and optimisation of DB2 environments.
- Design and manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Support database security, compliance, and governance requirements.
- Troubleshoot database issues and provide root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and project teams throughout migration and deployment activities.
- Ensure database standards, operational procedures, and documentation are maintained.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience delivering Oracle-to-DB2 database migrations.
- Strong DB2 administration experience within enterprise environments.
- Experience with DB2 installation, configuration, and ongoing support.
- Strong performance tuning and optimisation skills.
- Experience planning and executing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
- Expertise in database security, access controls, and compliance requirements.
- Experience converting or refactoring Oracle PL/SQL procedures for DB2 environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Experience supporting business-critical production database platforms.
Desirable Skills
- Experience supporting IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) environments.
- Knowledge of large-scale enterprise transformation programmes.
- Experience working within highly regulated environments.
- Familiarity with automation and database deployment tooling.
- Experience supporting cloud-hosted or hybrid database environments. xrnqpay
Technical Environment
- IBM DB2
- Oracle Database
- PL/SQL
- Database Migration Tools
- Backup & Recovery Solutions
- Performance Monitoring & Tuning Tools
- Database Security & Compliance Frameworks
- Enterprise Application Platforms
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Application Database Administrator in Derby employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
